Principal's Update
Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, it has certainly been an eventful week. Unfortunately, the storm meant that school had to be closed on Thursday. This is a huge issue, particularly for rural communities. I hope the power cut hasn't been too problematic for everyone. If there are ways we can improve communication around this let me know. We do our best but our reception in the valley is a big issue. Ironically Wellington had beautiful weather for the Rural Principals conference I attended. Thank you for your support with our teacher-only day on Monday. All of the staff attended and we looked at aspects of the Science of Learning and continued our journey with Structured Literacy.
The Year 7 and 8s feedback was that they had a great day at National Young Leaders Day on Wednesday. It is always an inspiring day for our Seniors.
Make a note that for our assembly on the 14th June we have a special guest speaker who will be talking to us about her various adventures in Antarctica and the Arctic. It will be an inspiring way to finish our Book Week. You are most welcome to join us. We also have a show coming starting at 11.20am on Thursday 13th June cele-brating some great New Zealand pukapuka (books).
It was a privilege to head down to Wellington with other Rural Principals for our annual conference. I had, along with a number of other Principals thought that Peter Jackson was going to speak with us but no, it was an-other Peter Jackson. This speaker shared with us the connections and similarities of languages of the Pacific and the amazing learning we can take from the tremendous navigators that explored the Pacific Ocean. I look forward to sharing the stories of the stars with the students.
We had the opportunity to delve into a range of topics and the Education Minister spoke via video stream sharing the budget announcements and the President and vice-President of NZEI, our union shared how we all need to work together. We are a large union and together with parent support we can make a difference and make changes. There is more of us than there are politicians!
I hope you have a great long weekend. Ngaa mihi Amanda and staff
All The Happenings
Book Week including Book Fair and Booknic (Wed 12th June)—starting 10th June
Assembly—14th June 2.00pm School Photos—17th June
Science Roadshow—Tues 18th June—10am till lunchtime—Senior Room
Tough Guy/Gal—Wed 19th June
Ki-o-rahi tournament—Fri 21st June
Matariki Public holiday—28th June Matariki—School shared kai—date TBC
Wednesday July 3rd—evening performance—Whole School Production - 6.30pm
Last day of term 2—5th July
TOD—Term 3—Monday 19thAug
TOD—Term 4– Fri 15th Nov
PTA News
10th June-14th June
Book Week—can you help
with the Booknic food preparation—Wed 12th June
Waitetuna Way
Creativity
Well done to Penny & Levi
Use your imagination to develop ideas
Be creative with your friends socially and in play
Think outside the square to solve problems
Book Fair Week Overview—Week 7
MONDAY 12th June—Classes view and select wish list. Children and parents welcome on Monday after school—2.45-3.45pm
TUESDAY - After School—Parents only—2.45-3.45pm
WEDNESDAY —Dress up day—14th June
Fun Family afternoon—Booknic (Indoor if wet)—12pm—book sales available
Food for sale—Burgers/Sausage in bread/Drinks
THURSDAY —book sales available—8.30-9.30am– Hot choc for sale– morning tea and lunch $2—BYO mug—enjoy on the deck with a book.
Visiting performance—New Zealand Book Awards
FRIDAY—before school purchasing—8.30-9.00am last chance and Buddy reading
Special visitor sharing their Antarctic and Artic adventures– assembly 2pm start –parents welcome
WEDNESDAY —Dress up day—favourite book character
Fun Family afternoon—Booknic—12pm—book sales available
Together we are growing the seeds of success
Na too manaaki, na tooku manaaki, ka puawai mai nga kaakano
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